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N95 mask for 2024 - larger face
I am searching for an N95 mask (no KN95s) that will fit my fat, long face. I don't have a great big head; it's just my face is fat, and the distance from the bridge of my nose to below my chin seems to be a problem for many masks (I have a big nose for a small woman). I am hoping that someone out there has the answer for me. No earloops, please - just the double-headband ones. [more inside]
Masking in Taiwan, late 2023
How are Taiwanese folks approaching masking at this point in the Plague? I want to conduct myself in accordance with local norms. [more inside]
Costco FLTR brand mask dupe?
Costco's FLTR95 masks were the only *95-type masks that mostly worked for me (you can see them here). FLTR has closed down and I need replacements, but what I've tried hasn't worked. [more inside]
mask hurting my ears
I'm having to wear a mask a lot this week and next and the tops of my ears are starting to hurt very badly. Suggestions for how to alleviate? [more inside]
Tips for presenting with a mask on when you have respiratory issues
I have respiratory issues I am seeing a doctor for which make me short of breath. I wear a mask when in public and usually this is not a problem, but periodically I need to present to a large group and it becomes really difficult for me to breathe. I end up gasping for air and out of breath, which is very awkward. Is there a way to manage this? [more inside]
Tool to decide if I should wear a mask that week?
I want a website where I can look up my Seattle-area ZIP code, see one number, and use that number to decide if I should wear a mask that week when I'm out in public. Any suggestions for what that number should be, and where to find it? [more inside]
Masking and vax proof, Rome 2023 edition
I'm going to be travelling internationally, to Rome, for the first time since the pandemic, right at the New Year. It looks like all testing requirements have been lifted at the border crossings into the EU, and there are no mask requirements for public transit in Rome, but what's the general vibe otherwise? [more inside]
Masks at the ready
What’s the best place to buy FFP2 and FFP3 masks in the U.K.? [more inside]
Yet another mask question
Looking for my personal holy grail of N95/KN95/similar protection masks: 1) foam bit over the nose 2) fits petite faces 3) comes in colors/patterns. [more inside]
Sanity check: concert in the UK?
I am flying from Berlin to Manchester tomorrow to see my parents. My fave band ever (ADF) are playing in town on Thurs. Is there ANY way I can go to the gig? [more inside]
Help me evaluate the COVID risk of returning to the office
Yet another COVID risk assessment question. tl;dr: Given that my toddler is in daycare, is my risk profile already so high that I shouldn't worry about the additional COVID risk from me returning to the office? [more inside]
Help me not pass out on the treadmill!
What face mask works best while exercising? Especially while doing cardio. [more inside]
Buying K95/N95/CAN95 masks online in Canada?
I've looked at this recent question, but I'm in Canada (BC to be exact). I have been unsuccessful in locating a local brick-and-mortar retailer with these in stock so would like to get recommendations for ordering masks online. [more inside]
Masks, masks, masks
I've been using cloth masks the entire pandemic. Now they say they aren't nearly good enough. But how do people get K95s or whatever else is good enough when you literally cannot afford to buy any? Any suggestions? I live in Chicago. Thank you.
Because "Wear this, dammit!" is probably a no-go
We're having an event and would like to have maximum compliance with mask wearing. In addition to letting people know on the invitation, and having people at the doors reminding people to wear them, and actually providing masks, we're planning to put a sign up next to the free masks - is there any specific wording we can put on the sign that's been shown to work better than others? [more inside]
Best mask for anxious traveller
I've been having trouble in the UK finding a covid mask that I'm sure fits and is effective. Ideally I'd like a qualified person to assess and fit me and find the right mask but this service doesn't seem to exist. What's the next best thing? What mask might work? [more inside]
Masks in Colorado?
Hello Hive Mind!
To our beloved residents of the Centennial State... what is the deal with Covid related masking in Colorado right now? [more inside]
Lecturing in an N95
Back in the spring, I signed up for teaching "in person" classes at my university. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but then Delta happened. Help me survive and give my students some good education... [more inside]
Mask tryout kits?
Does anyone vend kits containing various manufacturers' N95 (preferred) or similar masks, so I can figure out which one(s) get along with my face best? The Respokares I currently have absolutely will not stay on my nose (despite the nose wire) after the first hint of sweat. Because N95s can be pricey and I don't want to hog supply, I'd like to do some trying-on.
First time back to school -- with masks.
I never thought back-to-school shopping would involve mask buying but here we are. My 13 year old was remote for since about March 2020 and we've been isolating a bit so we never had daily mask wearing. Can experienced parents tell me what has worked for you in terms of daily mask wearing? Mask washing? Best practice? Which masks did you use? I'm not even sure exactly what to ask - except what did you learn if you had a kid going to school with masks?!
Covid sanity check: Am I being unreasonable, or is everyone else?
My workplace isn't mounting much of a response to the Delta surge. I'm in a very small minority of employees who are surprised and upset about this laxness. I'd like some outside opinions on whether I'm being unreasonable. [more inside]
Post Vax Best Practices
- All 65+
- 4 fully vaccinated
- 1 unvaxxed, often among unknown vax status, often masked
- All in a sports van together for 2-3 hours
Korean-style disposable COVID masks, in the US?
My kid and I both like disposable "Korean-style" masks. Anyone have good sources for ones with interesting patterns, in the US? [more inside]
Are moisture wicking masks less effective?
A lot of masks are made of moisture wicking fabric. That certainly makes them more comfortable to wear. But does it make them less effective? [more inside]
Where to buy N95, KN95, and/or KF94 masks?
We have and use cloth masks for most encounters and excursions, but I'd like to purchase a few masks for our household specifically for the occasional unavoidable trip or encounter that feels higher risk. Where can I go and have a good chance of not buying counterfeits? [more inside]
Mask donation
Anywhere I can donate my old/unwanted masks? Is that even a thing or is it gross? [more inside]
COVID trend?
I've noticed that I tend to see men more often wearing gaiters or bandanas instead of masks while out and about. These men are overwhelmingly white and usually middle+ aged. Has anybody else noticed this? Why do they prefer other accessories over actual masks? [more inside]
All Day Mask Wear
I'll be returning to in-person work soon and will need to wear a mask all day. I've never had to wear a mask for more than say 30 minutes at a time. I'd like some suggestions on making it easier. [more inside]
Well made masks for kids?
The truth is my kids need better (more fitted, more comfortable) masks than I do.
My children will be returning to school in a few weeks. [more inside]
What do I do with vented masks?
We bought some masks with vents in them. Now what? [more inside]
Where to buy N95 masks for a medical worker family member?
I have a family member who works PRN as a physical therapist's assistant. Facilities are not providing N95 masks for them. [more inside]
Seeking recommendations for masks as we start to "reopen"
I'm looking for recommendations on where to buy good quality non-medical masks as we enter this new phase of "reopening." [more inside]
Can I get an N95 Mask before traveling for my surgery? Is it ethical?
I have a surgery scheduled in two months, and I will need to travel to the surgeon by plane.
I don't want to catch COVID while I travel for surgery, and will definitely wear some kind of mask. I'm going to make a homemade mask with fusable interfacing as a filter. But I'm wondering if I should consider an N95 or KN95 mask, and if so, where can I buy legitimate ones. Is it even ethical for me to seek them out, or is the shortage still at the point that getting a handful for just this would be too much? [more inside]
Another mask question: Where to buy mask that fits the following...
I would like to buy a mask (actually 8 adults size and 2 child size) mask that fits the following criteria: At least 2 tight-weave layers of cotton, filter pocket, nose-fitting wire, goes under chin and generally fits well, available in child size for a 3 year old. I would love a mask with the choice of over-the head (with elastic not ties) or behind-ear wearing but that is optional. I am in Toronto, so something local or within Canada would be great, but open to other options. I cannot pick up, so would want them shipped, even if local.
recommend an available (-ish) face mask I can buy
My bandanas and homemade masks are not the greatest face coverings. Is there a reusable mask I can buy that you'd recommend, that I can get before, say, 2022? [more inside]
Can I donate a N95 mask to a health care facility?
I was going through my stuff and found I still have an unused N95 mask that I had for when I work outside to avoid allergies. I could use it myself but think it would go to better use by a health care worker. [more inside]
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